The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome! You can start with today's episode or go back to the beginning of any of these five seasons:
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 4, 2023 • 11min
EST128 - Party Gaffes Are Bad, but It Takes a Truly Huge One of Those to End Up With a Bag Over Your Head
Exploring the joy and trust created through jokes and teasing in social gatherings. Discussion on party gaffes and awkward revelations. Parallel drawn with biblical story of the consequences of Haman's actions.
Oct 3, 2023 • 12min
EST127 - The King Finally Sees That Wormtongue's Been Dumping Poison In His Ear
An analysis of the character Wormtung from Lord of the Rings, the significance of relying on intuition in decision-making, the moment the king realizes he has been deceived, the social etiquette mistake in the Persian court, and the power play between Xerxes, Heyman, and Esther.
Oct 2, 2023 • 12min
EST126 - So Much Buildup, Such Swift Resolution
Discussion about unwavering support for the Denver Broncos. Overview of events leading to climactic turn in Esther's story. Protagonist pleads with Esther, revealing desperation and willingness to abandon beliefs.
Sep 29, 2023 • 14min
EST125 - The Most Consequential Conversation of Her Life
The podcast explores a life-changing conversation in the book of Esther, where Esther pleads for her life and the lives of her people. It delves into the tension and unknown factors in their conversation, as well as the high stakes involved. The episode also discusses a conversation about eradicating a people group, offering insight into the uninterested speaker. Queen Esther's consequential conversation, where she strategically turns the tables on her adversary Haman, showcases her development as a queen fighting for her people.
Sep 28, 2023 • 10min
EST124 - A Thousand Years of History Happening in a Day
Exploring the dynamic events of a day and comparing them to the events in the Book of Esther. Heyman's plan backfires, leading to his humiliation. King Xerxes honors Mordecai after a parade. Anticipation and pressure leading up to Esther's revealing banquet.
Sep 27, 2023 • 13min
EST123 - Haman and Job Suffer Similar Calamities on Paper, but How They Got There and How They Respond Is Very Different
Exploring the parallel themes between the stories of Haman and Job in the Bible, examining their calamities and contrasting their responses. Highlighting the inadequacy of advice from friends and the importance of understanding and posture before God in times of suffering.
Sep 26, 2023 • 10min
EST122 - Even Haman's Wife and Friends Know He's Stepped In It
ESTHER 6:12-13 Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcast or thetmbh.com/support You're the reason we can all do this together! Discuss the episode here Opening song, "Spooklight" from the album, "The Clamour and the Crash" by Jeff Foote
Sep 25, 2023 • 12min
EST121 - No Amount of Biased Narrative-Crafting Can Put Lipstick on Haman's Situation
ESTHER 6:11 Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcast You're the reason we can all do this together! Discuss the episode here Opening song, "Spooklight" from the album, "The Clamour and the Crash" by Jeff Foote
Sep 22, 2023 • 11min
EST120 - Haman Is Praying Your Party Doesn't Open With an Ice-Breaker Question About Your Most Embarrassing Moment
Explore the speaker's dislike for icebreaker questions and their reflection on embarrassing moments. Linking embarrassing moments to a scene in Esther where Heyman robs and parades Mordecai. Speculate about the parade and conversations, motivations of attendees, and the King's delight in honoring Mordecai. Share embarrassing moments, fallout from the parade, and introduce a map of the Achaemenid dynasty.
Sep 21, 2023 • 13min
EST119 - Clothed in the Righteousness of God
ESTHER 6 Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcast You're the reason we can all do this together! Discuss the episode here Opening song, "As the Crow Flies" from the album, "The Clamour and the Crash" by Jeff Foote
